Performance Nutrition Mentoring and Coaching Programme

Find out more about the Mentoring and Coaching Programme on offer here at 海角视频 Sport

At 海角视频 Sport, we are deeply committed to nurturing aspiring coaches and practitioners within the UK鈥檚 elite sports landscape. Supporting ~800 funded athletes, scholars, and first-team athletes across a diverse range of sports and athletic disciplines. As part of our interdisciplinary sports programme, we offer a unique environment for developing a wide array of skills.

海角视频 Sport is pleased to offer a year-long Performance Nutrition Mentoring and Coaching Programme for aspiring and early-career Performance Nutritionists and Dietitians working in sport.

This programme is designed to support practitioners who want to grow in confidence, strengthen their professional practice, and develop the skills needed to progress within elite and high-performance environments.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to receive tailored support from experienced practitioners within one of the UK’s leading multisport performance environments. You will gain access to a supportive and challenging space that combines mentoring and coaching to help you reflect, problem-solve, and develop as a practitioner.

You will also have the opportunity to connect with the wider 海角视频 Sport Performance Nutrition team, who can support your development and career progression.

What is included?

The programme is designed to be flexible and individualised, with support shaped around your needs across the year. Participants can choose from one of the following monthly options:

  • 2 x 1-hour one-to-one coaching and mentoring sessions.
  • 1 x 1-hour one-to-one coaching and mentoring session, plus 1 hour of support via WhatsApp, email, or phone call as required.

Through the programme, you will have the opportunity to develop:

  • Confidence in professional decision-making.
  • Reflective practice and self-awareness.
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking.

  • Communication skills with athletes, coaches, and support staff.

  • Greater independence and accountability in your role.
  • A stronger understanding of working within elite sport environments.

Who is this for?

This programme is suitable for Performance Nutritionists and Dietitians who are actively working or volunteering in the performance or sports nutrition field and are looking for structured support to develop their career.

Applicants should have:

  • A degree in Sport Science or a related subject.
  • A postgraduate qualification in Performance Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related discipline.
  • SENr graduate or practitioner status, or an equivalent recognised professional registration such as HCPC where applicable.
  • Current involvement in the performance or sports nutrition industry, typically for at least 1–2 hours per week.

Who will mentor me?

Mentoring and coaching will be provided by Andrew Shepherd (Performance Nutrition Lead) and Bethan Crouse (Performance Nutritionist).

Together, they bring extensive experience across Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth, World, European, and professional sport, with a strong background in developing practitioners within elite and development environments.

Andrew leads the Performance Nutrition team at 海角视频 Sport, supporting the development and delivery of nutrition across internal and external services. He leads on relationships with key partners both on and off campus. Leading the delivery for swimming and the Centre of Excellence for Boxing. Having previously held roles at Swim England, British Diving, England Athletics, Sheffield Hallam University, and worked extensively in boxing, tennis, triathlon, and athletics. Andrew was also the Performance Nutrition Lead for ParalympicsGB for Paris 2024. Find out more about Andrew’s career here: .

Bethan completed her MSc in Nutrition and Physiology for Sport and Exercise at 海角视频 in 2023 alongside a placement within the Performance Nutrition Team. Before joining鈥痶he team at鈥＝鞘悠�, Bethan completed鈥痑 BSc in Nutrition鈥痜rom Cardiff Metropolitan, obtaining Registered Associate Nutritionist status. Some of her鈥痑reas鈥痮f interest include鈥痚nergy鈥痚xpenditure鈥痸ariability within team sport athletes, nutrition and concussion and the鈥痚ffects鈥痮f the鈥痬enstrual cycle on exercise performance and subsequent nutrition considerations. Find out more about Andrew’s career here:

How to apply?

The deadline for submission is Monday 21 December at 12:00 noon.
Approximate start date of week commencing 10 January 2027.

We would encourage you to reach out and ask any questions you might have; you can contact Andrew Shepherd at A.Shepherd2@lboro.ac.uk or on 07597 397 771.

After this process is complete, we will invite a small cohort of potential mentees to discuss their application in more detail. The aim of this will be to explore how we can best support your journey, decide on the best mentor/mentee combinations as well as to understand more about what you are hoping to gain from the experience.

Additional details:

  • Mentees will sign up for 12 months
  • Cost of £120.21 per month. This is payable in Direct Debit or as a lump sum. 
  • Mentees can renew their place at the end of 1 year for a maximum of 3 years on the mentoring and coaching programme.
  • There is a maximum capacity of 6 places per cohort.